Executive Director - Fire Family Foundation

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Regular Full-Time US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

This is a remote position. Candidates must live or work on Pacific Time zone hours. Western US candidates highly preferred.

Firefighters First Federal Credit Union has proudly been serving the firefighter community since 1935. We have built trusting relationships within the fire family as the nation’s largest exclusive firefighter credit union. Our commitment to providing our members with exceptional financial products and services, along with our legendary service, has allowed us to grow our membership nationally. Join a team that values its employees, invests in professional growth, and makes an impact in the firefighter community.

Currently, we have an immediate opening for an Executive Director
to lead our Fire Family Foundation! The Executive Director (ED) will serve as the head of the foundation dedicated to supporting firefighter families by addressing the emotional, psychological, and overall well-being challenges they face due to the inherent stress of the firefighting profession. The ED will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to ensure the foundation fulfills its mission.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the psychological challenges in firefighter families with a passion for promoting mental health and wellness. Additionally, the ED will focus on developing relationships with stakeholders and expanding the foundation’s funding and community reach through advocacy and fundraising.

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support firefighter families with a focus on mental health, family dynamics, and emotional resilience.
• Lead with empathy and insight into the specific challenges faced by firefighter families, ensuring that the foundation’s programs are responsive to their unique needs.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to establish long-term goals and ensure alignment with the foundation’s mission.

• Oversee the development and delivery of programs and events aimed at improving the well-being and mental health of firefighter families.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in psychological health, trauma, and stress management, especially those affecting first responder families.
• Partner with mental health professionals, social workers, and community organizations to offer effective services and support to firefighter families.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including grant writing, individual donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, and events.
• Actively seek out and secure new funding opportunities to ensure the financial sustainability of the foundation.
• Build and nurture relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and potential philanthropic partners.

• Serve as the primary ambassador for the foundation, advocating for the mental health and well-being needs of firefighter families at public events, media outlets, and industry forums.
• Cultivate relationships with fire departments, firefighter unions, community leaders, mental health professionals, and policymakers to advance the foundation’s mission.
• Engage firefighter families directly to better understand their needs and ensure the foundation’s services remain relevant and impactful.

• Manage the foundation’s budget and resources to ensure efficient and effective program delivery.
• Oversee all financial operations, including budget preparation, financial reporting, and compliance with nonprofit regulations.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational frameworks that align with best practices for nonprofit management.

• Serve as the key liaison between the Board of Directors and Council Members and the foundation’s…